Great Neck Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027

Complete school year calendar for Great Neck Public Schools — a nationally recognized Long Island district with a large and engaged Asian-American community. Includes all holidays, breaks, half days, and important dates from September 2026 through June 2027.

Official dates — These dates are based on the approved Great Neck Public Schools 2026-2027 board calendar.

Key Dates at a Glance

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Key dates for Great Neck Public Schools 2026-2027 school year
Event Date(s) Status
First Day of School September 8, 2026 (Tue) School Opens
Labor Day September 7, 2026 (Mon) No School
Yom Kippur September 21, 2026 (Mon) No School
Columbus Day October 12, 2026 (Mon) No School
Election Day November 3, 2026 (Tue) Supt. Conf. Day
Veterans Day November 11, 2026 (Wed) No School
Thanksgiving Recess November 26–27, 2026 (Thu–Fri) No School
Holiday Recess Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 No School
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027 (Mon) No School
Lunar New Year Eve (Observed) February 5, 2027 (Fri) No School
Mid-Winter Recess February 15–19, 2027 (Mon–Fri) No School
Eid al-Fitr March 9, 2027 (Tue) Supt. Conf. Day
Spring Recess I (Easter) March 25–26, 29, 2027 (Thu–Fri, Mon) No School
Spring Recess II (Passover) April 21–30, 2027 (Wed–Fri) No School
Eid al-Adha May 17, 2027 (Mon) Supt. Conf. Day
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 (Mon) No School
Juneteenth (Observed) June 18, 2027 (Fri) No School
Last Day of School June 25, 2027 (Fri) School Closes

Great Neck School Calendar 2026–2027

Complete month-by-month calendar from September 2026 to June 2027. Every day is color-coded so you can see school days, holidays, and breaks at a glance.

School Day
Weekend
Holiday (No School)
School Break
First / Last Day
Important Date

Great Neck District Overview

The Great Neck Public Schools district serves roughly 6,800 students across the scenic North Shore of Long Island. This official school calendar dictates the academic and logistical flow for one of America's premier suburban school systems.

Because Great Neck encompasses a deeply multicultural population, its calendar stands out for officially accommodating an exceptional array of religious and cultural holidays spanning Jewish, Asian, and Islamic traditions. Consequently, families must frequently review the calendar to navigate the uniquely structured marking periods and holiday-driven short weeks.

For easy reference, use the button at the top of this page to download a free, color-coded printable Great Neck school calendar for your fridge or classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

The first day for Great Neck Public Schools is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Yes. Great Neck observes Lunar New Year Eve on Friday, February 5, 2027 as a school closure. Lunar New Year itself (February 6) falls on a Saturday. The district has a large Chinese, Korean, and Iranian community.
No. In 2026-2027, Rosh Hashanah (September 12–13) falls on a weekend, so there is no separate school closure. Similarly, Diwali (November 8) falls on a Sunday.
Great Neck has two separate spring recesses: Spring Recess I (Easter) on March 25–26 & 29, and Spring Recess II (Passover) from April 21–30, 2027.
The last day is Friday, June 25, 2027.
Yes. Both are observed as Superintendent Conference Days — Eid al-Fitr on March 9, 2027 and Eid al-Adha on May 17, 2027. Students do not attend school on these days.
Great Neck has 178 student days and 4 Superintendent Conference Days, for a total of 182 staff days.
Great Neck is located in Long Island. Nearby school districts include Manhasset, Port Washington and Herricks. Each district sets its own academic calendar, though break schedules in the same region often align.

About This Calendar

Data Source: Official Great Neck Public Schools calendar publication.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Great Neck Public Schools or the New York State Education Department (NYSED). For the most current and official calendar, please visit www.greatneck.k12.ny.us.

Official calendars can still change. Always confirm updates with the district before making plans.

Last updated: March 17, 2026